Racial slurs posted on Facebook prompt investigation

1:12 PM,
Nov. 27, 2013

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Law enforcement officials have completed an investigation into racial slurs written by Spencer-area men on a Facebook post originating in Marshfield.

The Facebook post and comments went viral earlier this month, which quickly escalated into accusations of racism and violence.

Police investigations ensued to ensure that there were no threats of violence directed at a particular individual, said Marathon County Sheriff's Department Capt. Greg Bean, who led the investigation. ...